Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)

Comparison of Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III ×
Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) ×
General
ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark IIICanon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number1Ds Mark IIIXSi
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 450d
  • eos kiss x2
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)156129
Width (mm)8062
Height (mm)16098
Weight (g)1,425539
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 1Ds Mark IICanon XTi
SuccessorCanon 1DX1DsCanon T1i
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)21.112.2
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)864328.56
Sensor width (mm)3622.2
Sensor height (mm)2414.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.415.2
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8061
Dxo color depth score (bit)2421.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1210.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,663692
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4080 x 2720(11.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4992 x 3328(16.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2256 x 1504(3.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3088 x 2056(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)53.5
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Image Storage
Movie file format-None
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF/EF-S
Lens-Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-29.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points, 19 high-precision cross-type points, 26 assist type points9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.75x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.750.54
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.750.87
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments, 50 & 3200 extensionAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (up to 5)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin
  • personal (pc 1- 5)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spot35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-field
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-13
Flash range description-Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionPC Sync, Hot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit cr2
  • raw
  • sraw
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wired
  • wireless
  • ir: rc-1/rc-5
  • wired: rs-60e3
Connections (extended)
  • 15-pin system extension terminal
  • n3 remote control terminal
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.42
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.36
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)81
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)53.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)853
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.070.16
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.09
Shutter lag (notes)Live View Prefocused: 0.118s-
Startup time (s)0.50.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,800500
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E4Proprietary LP-E5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional 3.2
  • eos utility 2.2
  • zoombrowser ex 6.0 and imagebrowser 6.0
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • zoom browser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresReplaces EOS-1Ds Mark II- 21.1MP, Full-frame CMOS sensor- 6Successor to the EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. Newly designed 12.2 megapixel APS-C size Canon CMOS sensor, 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion



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